NCDC Expands Ebola Contact Tracing with New Suspected Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified two additional suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease as part of its expanded contact tracing efforts related to a confirmed imported infection. The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, announced this development during a press briefing in Abuja.

The number of primary contacts has now risen to 53. The NCDC has activated isolation and quarantine facilities and is enhancing surveillance and laboratory testing to prevent further spread of the virus.

Public health teams are actively identifying and monitoring individuals who may have been exposed to the confirmed patient, with a follow-up period of 21 days after their last possible exposure. Dr Idris urged cooperation from those contacted by health officials and emphasized the importance of accurate information regarding movements and symptoms.

The NCDC is also reinforcing screening and triage procedures in healthcare facilities and ensuring that frontline workers have adequate personal protective equipment.